November 17th, 2022Are You Right-Eye or Left-Eye Dominant? Do this simple test…Do you know which eye is dominant? It’s simple to determine eye dominance by doing a simple exercise. Pick an object that is approximately 6-10 feet from you (a light switch, doorknob, or similar object) Hold that sign about 18 inches away and make an “OK” sign using your right hand (see photo). Keep your face away from the camera. Now, open your eyes with both eyes. Now, center the circle around the object so that you can see it in the middle. If you can’t see the object, your right eye is dominant. If you can still see the object, close your left eye and open your right eye. If your left eye doesn’t see the object, you may be left-eye dominant. Shooting Sports USA has many interesting articles in its digital archives. Shooting Sports USA hosted a Symposium on Eye Dominance that was a must-read. It concerns both pistol and rifle shooting. It doesn’t matter if you have normal dominance, i.e. This article will help you to understand if your dominant eye is on the opposite side of your dominant hand, or if your dominant eye is on. Norman Wong, an acclaimed optometrist, provides a detailed explanation of the science and physiology of eye dominance. Expert advice is also provided by top shooters such as Lones Wigger and Dennis DeMille, Jessie Harrison and Phil Hemphill. Top Rifle Champions Talk about Eye Dominance:David Tubb – 11-Time National High Power Champion
Always, I keep both my eyes open. Some shoot with a blinder, whether it’s for rifle or shotgun. You won’t get a clearer sight picture if you close your non-dominant eyes. You have a greater problem if your aiming eye does not correspond to your dominant eye. Lones Wigger — World Champion Rifleman, National Champion Rifleman, and Olympic Champion Rifleman
Shooters should use the dominant eye unless their vision is poor or the non-dominant has better vision. Shooting with both eyes open will allow the shooting eye proper function. Dennis DeMille — National Service Rifle Champion
I close my non-shooting eyes first. After I have taken a sight picture, I don’t focus on it. If they are using a patch, I suggest that they use something white to block the view and not cover the eye. Bruce Piatt — 2015 World Shooting Championship Winner
Squinting one eye is a common problem for shooters with cross-dominance or nearly equal shooting abilities. If you do this, you’re likely to close your dominant eye and add stress to your face.
